Soil fertility, pasture renovation field day set for May 18 in Franklinton

The morning program will focus on soil fertility and pasture compaction and renovation.
Demonstrations of several types of pasture renovators and fertilizer spreaders will give farmers some choices to consider.

May 17, 2011

The LSU AgCenter Southeast Research Station spring field day has been set for May 18 at the station in Franklinton, La.

The morning program will focus on soil fertility and pasture compaction and renovation, according to Mike McCormick, resident coordinator at the station.

“There has been considerable concern over declining productivity of pastures in the region,” McCormick said. “We also have noticed considerable compaction of soils here on the station.”

Demonstrations of several types of pasture renovators and fertilizer spreaders will give farmers some choices to consider.

The morning session will begin at 9:30 and feature the following presentations: